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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 468.65 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 468.65 and 243.81 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 468.65 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/468.65 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 468.65 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 114,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,257.99/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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