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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 400.41 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 400.41 and 243.49 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 400.41 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/400.41 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 400.41 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 97,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,495.83/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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