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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 364.27 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 364.27 and 229.71 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 364.27 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/364.27 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 364.27 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 83,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,675.20/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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