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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 403.05 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 403.05 and 243.28 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 403.05 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/403.05 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 403.05 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 98,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,054.00/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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