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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 334.82 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 334.82 and 233.90 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 334.82 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/334.82 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 334.82 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 78,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.31/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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