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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 363.42 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 363.42 and 228.02 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 363.42 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/363.42 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 363.42 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 82,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.21/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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