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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.80 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.80 and 202.72 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.80 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.80 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.80 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 73,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.26/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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