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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.85 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.85 and 245.43 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.85 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.85 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.85 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 132,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,982.99/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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