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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 363.61 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 363.61 and 226.50 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 363.61 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/363.61 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 363.61 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 82,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,357.67/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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