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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 472.92 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 472.92 and 243.39 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 472.92 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/472.92 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 472.92 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 115,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,104.00/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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