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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 365.22 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 365.22 and 238.32 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 365.22 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/365.22 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 365.22 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 87,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,039.23/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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