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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 577.12 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 577.12 and 243.54 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 577.12 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/577.12 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 577.12 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 140,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,551.80/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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