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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.63 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.63 and 231.44 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.63 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.63 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.63 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 84,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,621.41/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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