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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 364.58 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 364.58 and 204.97 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 364.58 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/364.58 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 364.58 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 74,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,727.96/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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