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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.06 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.06 and 72.38 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.06 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.06 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.06 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 26,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421.40/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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