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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 404.33 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 404.33 and 243.32 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 404.33 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/404.33 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 404.33 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 98,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,378.34/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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