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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 499.26 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 499.26 and 243.70 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 499.26 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/499.26 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 499.26 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 121,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,669.66/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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