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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 337.11 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 337.11 and 234.66 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 337.11 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/337.11 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 337.11 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 79,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,106.23/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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