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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.80 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.80 and 243.40 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.80 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.80 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.80 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 115,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,566.32/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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