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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 496.86 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 496.86 and 243.68 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 496.86 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/496.86 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 496.86 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 121,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,074.84/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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