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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.77 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.77 and 239.52 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.77 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.77 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.77 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 87,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,609.23/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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