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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 475.76 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 475.76 and 226.60 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 475.76 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/475.76 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 475.76 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 107,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,807.22/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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