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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 475.57 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 475.57 and 226.45 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 475.57 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/475.57 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 475.57 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 107,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,691.69/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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