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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 506.97 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 506.97 and 243.12 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 506.97 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/506.97 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 506.97 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 123,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,254.55/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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