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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.58 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.58 and 225.96 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.58 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.58 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.58 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 82,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,606.46/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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