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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.83 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.83 and 243.57 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.83 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.83 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.83 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 133,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,434.95/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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