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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.14 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.14 and 243.06 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.14 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.14 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.14 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 132,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,987.85/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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