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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 367.27 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 367.27 and 226.27 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 367.27 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/367.27 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 367.27 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 83,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101.05/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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