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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.44 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.44 and 243.75 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.44 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.44 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.44 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 134,901
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,901/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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