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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 436.62 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 436.62 and 243.06 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 436.62 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/436.62 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 436.62 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 106,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,124.86/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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