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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 502.69 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 502.69 and 243.75 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 502.69 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/502.69 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 502.69 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 122,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,530.69/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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