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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 335.97 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 335.97 and 224.93 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 335.97 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/335.97 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 335.97 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 75,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,568.05/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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