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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 366.43 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 366.43 and 221.77 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 366.43 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/366.43 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 366.43 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 81,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,260.24/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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