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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.68 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.68 and 243.56 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.68 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.68 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.68 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 120,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,971.38/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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