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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 364.68 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 364.68 and 232.08 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 364.68 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/364.68 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 364.68 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 84,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,634.93/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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