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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.88 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.88 and 231.90 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.88 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.88 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.88 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 84,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,847.57/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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