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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 426.42 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 426.42 and 243.60 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 426.42 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/426.42 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 426.42 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 103,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875.91/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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