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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 363.12 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 363.12 and 232.04 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 363.12 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/363.12 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 363.12 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 84,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,258.36/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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