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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.32 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.32 and 243.51 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.32 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.32 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.32 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 122,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,319.94/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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