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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.32 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.32 and 243.16 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.32 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.32 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.32 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 103,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,420.81/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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