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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 333.94 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 333.94 and 237.80 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 333.94 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/333.94 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 333.94 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 79,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,410.93/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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