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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 426.76 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 426.76 and 243.72 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 426.76 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/426.76 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 426.76 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 104,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009.95/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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