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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 608.68 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 608.68 and 243.48 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 608.68 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/608.68 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 608.68 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 148,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,201.41/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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