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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 364.87 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 364.87 and 239.38 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 364.87 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/364.87 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 364.87 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 87,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.97/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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