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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.07 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.07 and 243.50 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.07 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.07 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.07 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 113,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,975.05/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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