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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 363.63 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 363.63 and 208.32 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 363.63 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/363.63 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 363.63 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 75,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,751.40/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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