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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 364.53 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 364.53 and 230.42 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 364.53 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/364.53 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 364.53 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 83,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,995.48/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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