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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 366.02 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 366.02 and 221.13 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 366.02 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/366.02 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 366.02 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 80,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,936.90/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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