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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.01 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.01 and 226.26 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.01 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.01 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.01 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 83,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,265.94/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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