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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.04 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.04 and 243.08 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.04 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.04 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.04 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 106,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,235.68/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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