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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 412.81 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 412.81 and 243.82 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 412.81 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/412.81 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 412.81 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 100,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,651.33/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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