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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 437.00 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 437.00 and 243.07 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 437.00 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/437.00 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 437.00 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 106,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,219.28/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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