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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.19 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.19 and 235.34 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.19 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.19 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.19 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 85,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.81/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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