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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 366 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 366 and 242.64 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 366 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/366 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 366 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 88,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,806.24/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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