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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 364.41 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 364.41 and 202.47 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 364.41 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/364.41 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 364.41 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 73,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,782.09/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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