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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.78 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.78 and 226.20 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.78 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.78 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.78 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 82,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.04/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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