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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 365.92 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 365.92 and 220.73 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 365.92 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/365.92 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 365.92 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 80,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,767.14/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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