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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 471.78 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 471.78 and 243.90 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 471.78 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/471.78 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 471.78 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 115,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,067.14/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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