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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 356.40 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 356.40 and 226.40 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 356.40 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/356.40 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 356.40 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 80,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,687.18/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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