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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 366.41 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 366.41 and 227.42 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 366.41 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/366.41 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 366.41 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 83,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328.96/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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