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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 497.10 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 497.10 and 243.88 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 497.10 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/497.10 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 497.10 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 121,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,232.75/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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