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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 493.59 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 493.59 and 243.62 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 493.59 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/493.59 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 493.59 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 120,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,248.40/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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