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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 528.20 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 528.20 and 243.10 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 528.20 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/528.20 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 528.20 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 128,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,405.42/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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