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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 426.12 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 426.12 and 243.04 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 426.12 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/426.12 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 426.12 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 103,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.20/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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