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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 364.77 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 364.77 and 89.22 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 364.77 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/364.77 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 364.77 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 32,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544.78/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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