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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 436.95 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 436.95 and 243.55 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 436.95 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/436.95 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 436.95 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 106,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,416.99/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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