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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 334.67 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 334.67 and 237.20 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 334.67 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/334.67 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 334.67 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 79,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,380.86/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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