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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.85 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.85 and 241.74 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.85 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.85 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.85 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 88,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440.58/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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