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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 335.56 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 335.56 and 204.33 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 335.56 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/335.56 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 335.56 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 68,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564.97/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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