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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 553.31 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 553.31 and 243.62 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 553.31 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/553.31 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 553.31 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 134,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,793.40/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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