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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 335.75 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 335.75 and 232.71 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 335.75 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/335.75 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 335.75 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 78,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,129.96/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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