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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 417.15 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 417.15 and 243.54 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 417.15 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/417.15 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 417.15 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 101,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,592.71/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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