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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.80 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.80 and 243.20 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.80 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.80 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.80 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 88,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,719.36/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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