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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 501.76 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 501.76 and 243.84 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 501.76 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/501.76 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 501.76 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 122,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349.16/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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