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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.20 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.20 and 243.36 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.20 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.20 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.20 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 123,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,430.98/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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