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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 479.27 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 479.27 and 243.53 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 479.27 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/479.27 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 479.27 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 116,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.21/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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