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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 363.59 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 363.59 and 234.84 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 363.59 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/363.59 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 363.59 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 85,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,386.06/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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