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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 366.74 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 366.74 and 222.09 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 366.74 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/366.74 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 366.74 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 81,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,447.63/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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