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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.43 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.43 and 243.46 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.43 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.43 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.43 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 148,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,128.37/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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