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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 335.64 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 335.64 and 208.20 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 335.64 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/335.64 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 335.64 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 69,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.25/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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