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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.28 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.28 and 238.48 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.28 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.28 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.28 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 87,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,111.97/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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