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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 432.86 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 432.86 and 243.75 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 432.86 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/432.86 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 432.86 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 105,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,508.41/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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