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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.34 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.34 and 243.65 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.34 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.34 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.34 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 134,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,817.31/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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