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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 537.26 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 537.26 and 243.02 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 537.26 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/537.26 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 537.26 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 130,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,561.02/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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