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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 403.38 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 403.38 and 243.05 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 403.38 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/403.38 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 403.38 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 98,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,041.76/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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