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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 365.95 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 365.95 and 230.48 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 365.95 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/365.95 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 365.95 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 84,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,344.16/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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