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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 339.37 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 339.37 and 162.09 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 339.37 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/339.37 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 339.37 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 55,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,008.48/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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