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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 364.79 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 364.79 and 223.58 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 364.79 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/364.79 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 364.79 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 81,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559.75/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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