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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 334.85 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 334.85 and 225.30 is: 310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 334.85 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/334.85 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 334.85 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 75,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,441.71/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.45

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