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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 426.04 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 426.04 and 243.35 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 426.04 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/426.04 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 426.04 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 103,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,675.62/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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