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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 363.97 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 363.97 and 223.97 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 363.97 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/363.97 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 363.97 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 81,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,518.36/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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