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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 526.80 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 526.80 and 243.14 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 526.80 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/526.80 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 526.80 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 128,086.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,086.15/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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