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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 475.18 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 475.18 and 226.51 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 475.18 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/475.18 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 475.18 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 107,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,635.21/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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