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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 607.34 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 607.34 and 243.24 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 607.34 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/607.34 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 607.34 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 147,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,729.38/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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