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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 473.76 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 473.76 and 243.60 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 473.76 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/473.76 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 473.76 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 115,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,407.94/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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