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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 525.74 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 525.74 and 243 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 525.74 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/525.74 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 525.74 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 127,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,754.82/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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