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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 438.17 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 438.17 and 243.48 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 438.17 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/438.17 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 438.17 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 106,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,684.41/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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