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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.98 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.98 and 226.21 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.98 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.98 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.98 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 107,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,445.23/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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