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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.96 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.96 and 243.68 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.96 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.96 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.96 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 131,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,333.77/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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