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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 492.03 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 492.03 and 243.04 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 492.03 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/492.03 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 492.03 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 119,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,582.97/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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