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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 368.15 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 368.15 and 241.50 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 368.15 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/368.15 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 368.15 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 88,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,907.02/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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