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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 498.47 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 498.47 and 243.14 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 498.47 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/498.47 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 498.47 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 121,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,198.00/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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