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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 468 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 468 and 243.33 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 468 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/468 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 468 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 113,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,878.44/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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