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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 362.93 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 362.93 and 229.96 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 362.93 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/362.93 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 362.93 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 83,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459.38/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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