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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 553.23 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 553.23 and 243.50 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 553.23 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/553.23 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 553.23 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 134,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,711.51/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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