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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 576.84 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 576.84 and 243.41 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 576.84 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/576.84 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 576.84 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 140,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,408.82/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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