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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.44 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.44 and 243.84 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.44 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.44 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.44 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 131,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,293.21/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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