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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 337.23 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 337.23 and 226.08 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 337.23 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/337.23 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 337.23 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 76,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,240.96/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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