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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.25 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.25 and 243.56 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.25 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.25 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.25 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 132,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067.70/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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