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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 365.81 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 365.81 and 233.80 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 365.81 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/365.81 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 365.81 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 85,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.38/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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