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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 576.98 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 576.98 and 243.46 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 576.98 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/576.98 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 576.98 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 140,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,471.55/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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