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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 475.16 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 475.16 and 226.26 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 475.16 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/475.16 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 475.16 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 107,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,508.57/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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