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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 436.56 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 436.56 and 243.12 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 436.56 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/436.56 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 436.56 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 106,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,136.47/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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