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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 502.65 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 502.65 and 243.24 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 502.65 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/502.65 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 502.65 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 122,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264.59/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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