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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.80 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.80 and 243.52 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.80 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.80 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.80 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 104,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,177.86/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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