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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 427.79 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 427.79 and 243.77 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 427.79 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/427.79 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 427.79 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 104,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,279.01/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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