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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 531.63 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 531.63 and 243.57 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 531.63 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/531.63 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 531.63 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 129,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,489.12/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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