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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 363.97 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 363.97 and 222.56 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 363.97 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/363.97 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 363.97 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 81,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,004.05/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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