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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 426.92 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 426.92 and 243.86 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 426.92 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/426.92 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 426.92 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 104,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105.36/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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