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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 528.81 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 528.81 and 243.34 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 528.81 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/528.81 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 528.81 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 128,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,680.63/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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