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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 364.11 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 364.11 and 223.31 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 364.11 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/364.11 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 364.11 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 81,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,310.31/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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