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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 538.20 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 538.20 and 243.58 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 538.20 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/538.20 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 538.20 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 131,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,094.76/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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