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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 374.15 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 374.15 and 226.55 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 374.15 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/374.15 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 374.15 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 84,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,765.18/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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