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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 431.96 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 431.96 and 243.66 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 431.96 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/431.96 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 431.96 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 105,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,251.37/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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