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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 365.30 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 365.30 and 225.18 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 365.30 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/365.30 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 365.30 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 82,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,258.25/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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