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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 403.10 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 403.10 and 243.18 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 403.10 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/403.10 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 403.10 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 98,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,025.86/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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