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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 366.62 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 366.62 and 207.68 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 366.62 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/366.62 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 366.62 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 76,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,139.64/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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