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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.72 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.72 and 243.66 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.72 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.72 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.72 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 123,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,711.06/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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