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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 479.18 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 479.18 and 243.04 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 479.18 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/479.18 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 479.18 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 116,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,459.91/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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