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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 363.02 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 363.02 and 240.41 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 363.02 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/363.02 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 363.02 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 87,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.34/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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