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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 526.38 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 526.38 and 243.12 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 526.38 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/526.38 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 526.38 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 127,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,973.51/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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