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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 333.98 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 333.98 and 236.90 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 333.98 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/333.98 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 333.98 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 79,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,118.39/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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