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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 425.58 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 425.58 and 243.48 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 425.58 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/425.58 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 425.58 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 103,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,620.22/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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