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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 426.24 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 426.24 and 243.50 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 426.24 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/426.24 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 426.24 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 103,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,787.31/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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