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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 337.02 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 337.02 and 225.57 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 337.02 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/337.02 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 337.02 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 76,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,021.60/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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