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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 363.42 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 363.42 and 226.74 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 363.42 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/363.42 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 363.42 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 82,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401.85/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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