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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 467.38 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 467.38 and 243.10 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 467.38 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/467.38 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 467.38 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 113,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,616.53/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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