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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 366.26 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 366.26 and 229.19 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 366.26 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/366.26 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 366.26 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 83,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.15/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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