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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.56, 508.88 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.56, 508.88 and 243.16 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.56 : 508.88 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.56/508.88 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.56x = 508.88 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.56x = 123,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,739.26/339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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