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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 538.07 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 538.07 and 243.41 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 538.07 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/538.07 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 538.07 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 130,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,970.40/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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