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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 336 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 336 and 239.98 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 336 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/336 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 336 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 80,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,633.28/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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