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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.58 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.58 and 222.64 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.58 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.58 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.58 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 81,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170.09/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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