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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 363.95 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 363.95 and 223.95 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 363.95 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/363.95 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 363.95 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 81,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,506.60/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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