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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 471.85 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 471.85 and 243.11 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 471.85 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/471.85 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 471.85 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 114,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,707.88/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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