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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 502.93 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 502.93 and 243.65 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 502.93 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/502.93 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 502.93 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 122,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,537.48/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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