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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 426.32 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 426.32 and 243.92 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 426.32 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/426.32 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 426.32 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 103,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,987.97/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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