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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.90, 484.62 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.90, 484.62 and 243.08 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.90 : 484.62 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.90/484.62 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.90x = 484.62 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.90x = 117,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,801.43/323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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