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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 362.47 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 362.47 and 236.04 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 362.47 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/362.47 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 362.47 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 85,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558.97/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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