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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 363.72 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 363.72 and 223.04 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 363.72 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/363.72 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 363.72 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 81,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,124.11/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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