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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 402.66 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 402.66 and 243.06 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 402.66 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/402.66 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 402.66 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 97,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,870.54/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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