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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 334.87 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 334.87 and 225.39 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 334.87 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/334.87 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 334.87 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 75,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,476.35/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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