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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 363.45 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 363.45 and 229.29 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 363.45 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/363.45 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 363.45 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 83,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,335.45/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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