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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 333.44 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 333.44 and 239.68 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 333.44 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/333.44 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 333.44 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 79,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918.90/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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