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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 541.52 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 541.52 and 243.07 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 541.52 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/541.52 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 541.52 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 131,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,627.27/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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