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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 403.80 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 403.80 and 243.60 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 403.80 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/403.80 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 403.80 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 98,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,365.68/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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