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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 371.26 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 371.26 and 226.65 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 371.26 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/371.26 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 371.26 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 84,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146.08/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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