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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.37, 528.81 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.37, 528.81 and 243.16 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.37 : 528.81 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.37/528.81 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.37x = 528.81 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.37x = 128,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,585.44/353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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