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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.38 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.38 and 204.76 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.38 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.38 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.38 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 74,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610.45/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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