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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 502.65 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 502.65 and 243.43 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 502.65 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/502.65 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 502.65 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 122,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,358.83/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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