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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 474.90 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 474.90 and 226.24 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 474.90 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/474.90 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 474.90 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 107,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,441.38/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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