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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 366.22 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 366.22 and 233.35 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 366.22 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/366.22 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 366.22 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 85,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,456.81/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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