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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 496.62 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 496.62 and 243.42 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 496.62 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/496.62 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 496.62 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 120,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,887.24/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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