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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 365.43 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 365.43 and 233.55 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 365.43 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/365.43 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 365.43 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 85,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346.18/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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