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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 399.92 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 399.92 and 243.33 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 399.92 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/399.92 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 399.92 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 97,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,311.32/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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