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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 519.23 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 519.23 and 243.34 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 519.23 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/519.23 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 519.23 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 126,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,348.74/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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