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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 577.29 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 577.29 and 243.66 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 577.29 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/577.29 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 577.29 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 140,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,662.48/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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