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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 362.58 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 362.58 and 231.12 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 362.58 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/362.58 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 362.58 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 83,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,799.49/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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