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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.19, 553.69 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.19, 553.69 and 243.82 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.19 : 553.69 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.19/553.69 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.19x = 553.69 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.19x = 135,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,000.70/401.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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