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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.81 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.81 and 243.58 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.81 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.81 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.81 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 103,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,962.38/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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