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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 364.80 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 364.80 and 231.96 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 364.80 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/364.80 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 364.80 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 84,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,619.01/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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