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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.92 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.92 and 205.12 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.92 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.92 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.92 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 74,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852.39/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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