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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 436.94 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 436.94 and 243.30 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 436.94 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/436.94 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 436.94 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 106,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,310.20/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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