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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 363.39 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 363.39 and 226.10 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 363.39 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/363.39 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 363.39 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 82,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,162.48/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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