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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 363.87 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 363.87 and 225.96 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 363.87 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/363.87 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 363.87 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 82,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,220.07/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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