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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 497.02 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 497.02 and 243.90 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 497.02 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/497.02 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 497.02 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 121,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,223.18/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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