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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 479.29 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 479.29 and 243.41 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 479.29 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/479.29 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 479.29 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 116,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,663.98/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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