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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.91 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.91 and 242.63 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.91 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.91 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.91 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 88,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,777.70/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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