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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 577.15 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 577.15 and 243.56 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 577.15 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/577.15 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 577.15 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 140,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,571.49/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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