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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 364.44 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 364.44 and 225.38 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 364.44 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/364.44 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 364.44 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 82,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,137.49/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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