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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.90 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.90 and 243.11 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.90 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.90 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.90 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 123,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.33/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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