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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 501.62 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 501.62 and 243.64 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 501.62 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/501.62 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 501.62 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 122,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,214.70/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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