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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 335.34 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 335.34 and 180.83 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 335.34 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/335.34 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 335.34 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 60,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,640.37/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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