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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 364.33 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 364.33 and 235.72 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 364.33 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/364.33 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 364.33 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 85,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,879.87/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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