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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 365.66 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 365.66 and 239.64 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 365.66 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/365.66 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 365.66 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 87,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,626.76/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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