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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 335.16 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 335.16 and 231.44 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 335.16 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/335.16 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 335.16 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 77,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569.43/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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