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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 335.28 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 335.28 and 203.76 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 335.28 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/335.28 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 335.28 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 68,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,316.65/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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