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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 507.93 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 507.93 and 243.97 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 507.93 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/507.93 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 507.93 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 123,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,919.68/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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