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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 475.01 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 475.01 and 226.27 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 475.01 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/475.01 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 475.01 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 107,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,478.14/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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