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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 361.92 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 361.92 and 234.96 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 361.92 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/361.92 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 361.92 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 85,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,036.72/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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