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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 608.24 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 608.24 and 243.22 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 608.24 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/608.24 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 608.24 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 147,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,936.13/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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