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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 412.26 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 412.26 and 243.62 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 412.26 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/412.26 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 412.26 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 100,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,434.78/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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