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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.88, 798.24 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.88, 798.24 and 243.36 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.88 : 798.24 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.88/798.24 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.88x = 798.24 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.88x = 194,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,259.69/531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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