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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 552.88 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 552.88 and 243.34 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 552.88 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/552.88 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 552.88 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 134,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,537.82/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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