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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.21 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.21 and 226.01 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.21 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.21 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.21 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 82,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,541.11/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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