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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.02 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.02 and 208.57 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.02 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.02 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.02 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 75,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.65/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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