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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 400.59 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 400.59 and 243.88 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 400.59 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/400.59 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 400.59 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 97,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,694.89/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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