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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.40 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.40 and 243.88 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.40 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.40 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.40 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 133,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,743.79/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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