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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.84 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.84 and 243.50 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.84 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.84 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.84 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 98,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,335.04/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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