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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 370.26 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 370.26 and 226.50 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 370.26 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/370.26 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 370.26 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 83,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,863.89/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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