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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 426.98 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 426.98 and 243.20 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 426.98 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/426.98 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 426.98 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 103,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843.21/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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