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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 364.15 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 364.15 and 226.75 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 364.15 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/364.15 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 364.15 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 82,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,571.01/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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