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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 365.01 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 365.01 and 206.85 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 365.01 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/365.01 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 365.01 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 75,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502.32/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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