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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 364.96 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 364.96 and 232.37 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 364.96 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/364.96 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 364.96 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 84,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.28/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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