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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 501.23 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 501.23 and 243.14 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 501.23 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/501.23 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 501.23 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 121,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,867.16/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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