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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.73 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.73 and 220.64 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.73 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.73 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.73 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 80,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,471.10/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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