Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 334.53 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243, 334.53 and 243 is: 334.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243 : 334.53 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243/334.53 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243x = 334.53 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243x = 81,290.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,290.79/243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334.53
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