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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 549.72 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 549.72 and 243 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 549.72 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/549.72 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 549.72 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 133,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,581.96/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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