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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 431.98 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 431.98 and 243.26 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 431.98 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/431.98 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 431.98 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 105,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083.45/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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