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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 479.34 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 479.34 and 243.50 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 479.34 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/479.34 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 479.34 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 116,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,719.29/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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