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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 547.48 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 547.48 and 243.36 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 547.48 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/547.48 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 547.48 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 133,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,234.73/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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