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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.55 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.55 and 243.46 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.55 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.55 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.55 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 103,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,844.51/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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