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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.11 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.11 and 226.28 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.11 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.11 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.11 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 107,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,505.52/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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