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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 335.99 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 335.99 and 204.52 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 335.99 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/335.99 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 335.99 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 68,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,716.67/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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