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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 499.05 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 499.05 and 243.57 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 499.05 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/499.05 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 499.05 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 121,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553.61/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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