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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 517.42 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 517.42 and 243.66 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 517.42 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/517.42 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 517.42 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 126,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,074.56/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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