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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 364.90 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 364.90 and 230.69 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 364.90 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/364.90 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 364.90 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 84,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,178.78/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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