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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 468.46 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 468.46 and 243.97 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 468.46 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/468.46 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 468.46 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 114,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,290.19/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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