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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508.07 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508.07 and 243.78 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508.07 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508.07 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508.07 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 123,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,857.30/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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