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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 336.34 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 336.34 and 233.30 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 336.34 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/336.34 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 336.34 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 78,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,468.12/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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