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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 537.89 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 537.89 and 243.14 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 537.89 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/537.89 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 537.89 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 130,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,778.67/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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