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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.61 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.61 and 243.18 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.61 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.61 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.61 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 115,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,173.39/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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