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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 497.14 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 497.14 and 243.77 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 497.14 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/497.14 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 497.14 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 121,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,184.72/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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