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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 550.96 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 550.96 and 243.92 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 550.96 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/550.96 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 550.96 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 134,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,390.16/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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