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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 425.52 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 425.52 and 243.09 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 425.52 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/425.52 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 425.52 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 103,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,439.66/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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