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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 335.35 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 335.35 and 196.45 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 335.35 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/335.35 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 335.35 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 65,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,878.85/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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