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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 497.05 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 497.05 and 243.71 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 497.05 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/497.05 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 497.05 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 121,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,133.57/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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