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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.88 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.88 and 240.88 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.88 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.88 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.88 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 88,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.17/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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