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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 363.80 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 363.80 and 227.52 is: 339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 363.80 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/363.80 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 363.80 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 82,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771.78/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.62

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