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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 498.15 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 498.15 and 243.11 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 498.15 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/498.15 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 498.15 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 121,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,106.49/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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