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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 411.28 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 411.28 and 243.92 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 411.28 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/411.28 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 411.28 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 100,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,319.42/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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