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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.32, 542.88 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.32, 542.88 and 243.99 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.32 : 542.88 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.32/542.88 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.32x = 542.88 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.32x = 132,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,457.29/393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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