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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.06 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.06 and 243.63 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.06 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.06 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.06 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 114,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033.46/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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