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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 409.73 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 409.73 and 243.82 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 409.73 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/409.73 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 409.73 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 99,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,898.32/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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