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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 408.10 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 408.10 and 243.57 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 408.10 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/408.10 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 408.10 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 99,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400.92/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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