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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 335.57 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 335.57 and 196.41 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 335.57 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/335.57 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 335.57 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 65,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,909.30/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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