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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.04 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.04 and 242.94 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.04 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.04 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.04 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 122,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,208.54/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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