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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.48 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.48 and 243.08 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.48 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.48 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.48 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 132,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,838.36/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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