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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.56 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.56 and 226.74 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.56 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.56 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.56 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 76,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.87/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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