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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 336.83 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 336.83 and 232.20 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 336.83 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/336.83 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 336.83 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 78,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,210.77/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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