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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 577.11 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 577.11 and 243.55 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 577.11 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/577.11 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 577.11 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 140,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,555.14/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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