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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.93 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.93 and 202.23 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.93 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.93 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.93 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 73,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,799.79/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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