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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 335.82 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 335.82 and 180.34 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 335.82 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/335.82 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 335.82 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 60,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561.78/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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