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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 336.49 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 336.49 and 225.27 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 336.49 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/336.49 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 336.49 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 75,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,801.10/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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