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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.69, 479.70 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.69, 479.70 and 243.13 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.69 : 479.70 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.69/479.70 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.69x = 479.70 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.69x = 116,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,629.46/319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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