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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 576.94 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 576.94 and 243.45 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 576.94 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/576.94 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 576.94 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 140,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,456.04/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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