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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 408.11 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 408.11 and 243.18 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 408.11 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/408.11 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 408.11 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 99,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244.19/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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