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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 334.88 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 334.88 and 231.55 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 334.88 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/334.88 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 334.88 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 77,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541.46/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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