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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 475.05 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 475.05 and 226.40 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 475.05 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/475.05 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 475.05 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 107,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,548.94/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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