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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 366.39 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 366.39 and 239.76 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 366.39 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/366.39 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 366.39 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 87,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,845.67/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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