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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 608.18 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 608.18 and 243.18 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 608.18 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/608.18 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 608.18 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 147,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,896.00/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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