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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.28 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.28 and 243.28 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.28 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.28 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.28 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 105,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,165.08/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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