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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 365.07 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 365.07 and 205.19 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 365.07 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/365.07 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 365.07 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 74,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,906.89/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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