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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.04 and 228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.04 and 228.01 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.04 = 228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.04 = 228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.04 × 228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 83,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232.77/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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