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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 642.42 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 642.42 and 243.61 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 642.42 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/642.42 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 642.42 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 156,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,499.94/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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