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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.15, 596.55 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.15, 596.55 and 243.16 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.15 : 596.55 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.15/596.55 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.15x = 596.55 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.15x = 145,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,057.10/397.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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