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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.68, 550.06 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.68, 550.06 and 243.32 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.68 : 550.06 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.68/550.06 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.68x = 550.06 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.68x = 133,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,840.60/398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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