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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 496.08 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 496.08 and 243.39 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 496.08 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/496.08 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 496.08 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 120,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,740.91/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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