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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 550.23 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 550.23 and 243.45 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 550.23 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/550.23 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 550.23 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 133,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,953.49/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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