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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 576.90 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 576.90 and 243.33 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 576.90 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/576.90 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 576.90 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 140,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,377.08/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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