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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 479.93 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 479.93 and 243.34 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 479.93 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/479.93 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 479.93 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 116,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,783.75/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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