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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.75 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.75 and 243.16 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.75 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.75 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.75 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 132,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947.73/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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