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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 335.35 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 335.35 and 220.22 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 335.35 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/335.35 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 335.35 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 73,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,849.10/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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