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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 436.65 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 436.65 and 243.19 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 436.65 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/436.65 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 436.65 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 106,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188.91/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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