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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 363.82 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 363.82 and 226.42 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 363.82 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/363.82 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 363.82 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 82,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,376.12/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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