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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 463.03 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 463.03 and 243.74 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 463.03 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/463.03 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 463.03 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 112,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,858.93/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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