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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 365.46 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 365.46 and 227.08 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 365.46 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/365.46 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 365.46 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 82,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,988.66/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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