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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 363.09 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 363.09 and 223.56 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 363.09 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/363.09 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 363.09 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 81,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,169.47/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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