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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 550.22 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 550.22 and 243.42 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 550.22 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/550.22 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 550.22 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 133,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,934.55/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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