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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 365.25 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 365.25 and 203.42 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 365.25 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/365.25 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 365.25 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 74,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,299.16/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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