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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 496.36 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 496.36 and 243.20 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 496.36 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/496.36 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 496.36 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 120,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,716.30/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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