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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 363.42 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 363.42 and 222.48 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 363.42 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/363.42 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 363.42 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 80,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853.68/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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