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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 506.82 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 506.82 and 243.08 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 506.82 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/506.82 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 506.82 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 123,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,197.81/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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