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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 502.56 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 502.56 and 243.10 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 502.56 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/502.56 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 502.56 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 122,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,172.96/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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