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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 336.51 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 336.51 and 230.76 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 336.51 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/336.51 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 336.51 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 77,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,653.05/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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