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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.23 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.23 and 243.99 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.23 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.23 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.23 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 121,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,807.13/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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