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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 528.38 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 528.38 and 243.78 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 528.38 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/528.38 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 528.38 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 128,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,808.48/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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