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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 502.50 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 502.50 and 243.52 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 502.50 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/502.50 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 502.50 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 122,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,368.80/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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