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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 367.36 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 367.36 and 233.04 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 367.36 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/367.36 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 367.36 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 85,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,609.57/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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