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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 367.96 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 367.96 and 226.64 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 367.96 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/367.96 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 367.96 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 83,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,394.45/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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