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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 497.19 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 497.19 and 243.42 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 497.19 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/497.19 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 497.19 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 121,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,025.99/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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