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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.36 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.36 and 206.40 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.36 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.36 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.36 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 69,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218.30/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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