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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 508.00 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 508.00 and 243.54 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 508.00 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/508.00 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 508.00 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 123,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,717.71/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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