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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 507.02 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 507.02 and 243.05 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 507.02 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/507.02 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 507.02 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 123,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,229.88/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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