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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 427.76 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 427.76 and 243.68 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 427.76 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/427.76 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 427.76 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 104,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,236.56/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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