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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 426.23 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 426.23 and 243.48 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 426.23 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/426.23 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 426.23 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 103,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,775.66/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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