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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 503.14 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 503.14 and 243.68 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 503.14 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/503.14 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 503.14 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 122,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,605.16/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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