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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 335.44 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 335.44 and 199.61 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 335.44 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/335.44 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 335.44 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 66,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,957.18/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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