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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 336.14 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 336.14 and 202.40 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 336.14 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/336.14 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 336.14 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 68,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034.74/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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