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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 362.39 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 362.39 and 234.37 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 362.39 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/362.39 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 362.39 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 84,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,933.34/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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