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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 529.88 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 529.88 and 243.99 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 529.88 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/529.88 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 529.88 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 129,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,285.42/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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