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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 335.61 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 335.61 and 230.91 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 335.61 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/335.61 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 335.61 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 77,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,494.77/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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