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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 432.18 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 432.18 and 243.23 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 432.18 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/432.18 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 432.18 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 105,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,116.98/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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