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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.21 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.21 and 204.72 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.21 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.21 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.21 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 74,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,560.56/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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