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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 363.93 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 363.93 and 241.50 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 363.93 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/363.93 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 363.93 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 87,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,889.10/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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