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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 362.18 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 362.18 and 226.46 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 362.18 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/362.18 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 362.18 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 82,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016.34/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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