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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.52 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.52 and 226.14 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.52 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.52 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.52 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 82,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,658.69/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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