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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.78, 550.26 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.78, 550.26 and 243.50 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.78 : 550.26 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.78/550.26 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.78x = 550.26 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.78x = 133,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,988.31/398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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