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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 506.97 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 506.97 and 243.28 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 506.97 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/506.97 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 506.97 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 123,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,335.66/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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