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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.98, 550.41 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.98, 550.41 and 243.82 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.98 : 550.41 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.98/550.41 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.98x = 550.41 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.98x = 134,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,200.97/398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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