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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.46, 501.27 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.46, 501.27 and 243.47 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.46 : 501.27 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.46/501.27 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.46x = 501.27 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.46x = 122,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,044.21/334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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