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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.11 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.11 and 243.04 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.11 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.11 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.11 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 121,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,060.65/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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