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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 362.76 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 362.76 and 223.92 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 362.76 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/362.76 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 362.76 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 81,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,229.22/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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