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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.55 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.55 and 243.01 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.55 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.55 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.55 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 114,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,831.98/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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