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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 431.85 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 431.85 and 243.58 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 431.85 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/431.85 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 431.85 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 105,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,190.02/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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