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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 502.20 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 502.20 and 243 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 502.20 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/502.20 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 502.20 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 122,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,034.60/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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