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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 500.85 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 500.85 and 243.26 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 500.85 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/500.85 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 500.85 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 121,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,834.27/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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