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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 803.38 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 803.38 and 243.18 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 803.38 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/803.38 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 803.38 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 195,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,365.95/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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