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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 366.42 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 366.42 and 227.42 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 366.42 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/366.42 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 366.42 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 83,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.24/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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