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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.20 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.20 and 243.86 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.20 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.20 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.20 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 122,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,466.49/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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