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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 509.28 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 509.28 and 243.20 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 509.28 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/509.28 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 509.28 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 123,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,856.90/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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