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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 364.55 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 364.55 and 240.34 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 364.55 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/364.55 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 364.55 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 87,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,615.95/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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