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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 529.10 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 529.10 and 243.43 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 529.10 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/529.10 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 529.10 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 128,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,798.81/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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