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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 337.87 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 337.87 and 223.12 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 337.87 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/337.87 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 337.87 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 75,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,385.55/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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