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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.53 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.53 and 243.21 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.53 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.53 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.53 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 114,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,924.02/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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