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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 501.60 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 501.60 and 243.52 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 501.60 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/501.60 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 501.60 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 122,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,149.63/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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