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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 366.25 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 366.25 and 209.81 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 366.25 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/366.25 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 366.25 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 76,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,842.91/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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