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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 364.62 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 364.62 and 226.46 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 364.62 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/364.62 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 364.62 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 82,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,570.02/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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