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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 367.74 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 367.74 and 226.22 is: 339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 367.74 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/367.74 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 367.74 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 83,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188.30/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.01

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