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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 403.29 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 403.29 and 243.27 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 403.29 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/403.29 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 403.29 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 98,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,108.36/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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