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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.30 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.30 and 243.51 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.30 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.30 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.30 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 113,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,791.08/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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