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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 366.75 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 366.75 and 242.75 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 366.75 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/366.75 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 366.75 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 89,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,028.56/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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