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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,352.00 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,352.00 and 243.23 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,352.00 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,352.00 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,352.00 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 328,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,840.81/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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