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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 577.23 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 577.23 and 243.68 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 577.23 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/577.23 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 577.23 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 140,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,659.41/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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