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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 498.75 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 498.75 and 243.38 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 498.75 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/498.75 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 498.75 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 121,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,385.78/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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