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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.31 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.31 and 225.99 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.31 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.31 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.31 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 82,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,556.41/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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