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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 552.56 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 552.56 and 243.34 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 552.56 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/552.56 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 552.56 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 134,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,457.35/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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