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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 403.67 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 403.67 and 243.28 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 403.67 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/403.67 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 403.67 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 98,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,204.84/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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