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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 335.93 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 335.93 and 223.71 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 335.93 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/335.93 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 335.93 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 75,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,149.78/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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