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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 337.43 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 337.43 and 233.55 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 337.43 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/337.43 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 337.43 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 78,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,807.36/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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