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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 335.80 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 335.80 and 226.88 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 335.80 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/335.80 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 335.80 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 76,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,186.30/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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