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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 365.26 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 365.26 and 203.42 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 365.26 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/365.26 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 365.26 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 74,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,301.19/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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