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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 577.23 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 577.23 and 243.64 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 577.23 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/577.23 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 577.23 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 140,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,636.32/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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