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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 577.38 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 577.38 and 243.70 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 577.38 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/577.38 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 577.38 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 140,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,707.51/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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