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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 426.69 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 426.69 and 243.93 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 426.69 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/426.69 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 426.69 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 104,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082.49/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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