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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 608.23 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 608.23 and 243.13 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 608.23 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/608.23 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 608.23 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 147,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,878.96/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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