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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 589.95 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 589.95 and 243.50 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 589.95 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/589.95 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 589.95 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 143,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,652.83/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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