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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.04 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.04 and 209.44 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.04 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.04 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.04 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 76,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,453.98/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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