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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 364.96 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 364.96 and 240.76 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 364.96 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/364.96 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 364.96 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 87,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,867.77/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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