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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 335.88 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 335.88 and 185.22 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 335.88 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/335.88 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 335.88 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 62,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211.69/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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