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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 334.64 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 334.64 and 226.49 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 334.64 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/334.64 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 334.64 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 75,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,791.48/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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