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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 364.98 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 364.98 and 222.24 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 364.98 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/364.98 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 364.98 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 81,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113.16/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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