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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.54 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.54 and 243.97 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.54 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.54 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.54 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 106,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,746.63/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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