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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 508.95 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 508.95 and 243.54 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 508.95 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/508.95 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 508.95 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 123,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,949.68/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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