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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 525.36 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 525.36 and 243 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 525.36 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/525.36 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 525.36 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 127,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,662.48/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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