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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.22 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.22 and 243.36 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.22 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.22 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.22 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 130,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737.86/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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