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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 504.14 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 504.14 and 243.51 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 504.14 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/504.14 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 504.14 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 122,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,761.91/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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