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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 364.98 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 364.98 and 226.17 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 364.98 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/364.98 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 364.98 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 82,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,547.53/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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