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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546.84 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546.84 and 243.12 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546.84 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546.84 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546.84 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 132,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947.74/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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