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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 432.98 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 432.98 and 243.91 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 432.98 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/432.98 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 432.98 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 105,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,608.39/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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