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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.49 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.49 and 243.06 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.49 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.49 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.49 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 134,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,288.22/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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