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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 362.51 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 362.51 and 234.95 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 362.51 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/362.51 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 362.51 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 85,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169.62/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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