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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.74 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.74 and 237.82 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.74 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.74 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.74 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 79,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,845.69/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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