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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 364.98 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 364.98 and 224.71 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 364.98 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/364.98 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 364.98 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 82,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,011.71/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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