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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 474.80 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 474.80 and 226.11 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 474.80 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/474.80 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 474.80 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 107,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,357.03/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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