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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 407.36 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 407.36 and 243.12 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 407.36 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/407.36 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 407.36 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 99,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,037.36/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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