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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 508.14 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 508.14 and 243.92 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 508.14 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/508.14 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 508.14 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 123,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,945.51/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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