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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 334.64 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 334.64 and 242.32 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 334.64 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/334.64 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 334.64 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 81,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,089.96/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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