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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.41 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.41 and 222.95 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.41 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.41 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.41 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 81,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,469.35/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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