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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.34 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.34 and 204.39 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.34 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.34 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.34 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 68,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,540.14/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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