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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 501.24 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 501.24 and 243.96 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 501.24 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/501.24 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 501.24 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 122,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,282.51/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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