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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.38 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.38 and 243.72 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.38 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.38 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.38 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 134,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,869.77/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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