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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.37 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.37 and 227.65 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.37 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.37 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.37 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 76,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574.63/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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