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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 365.16 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 365.16 and 202.16 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 365.16 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/365.16 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 365.16 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 73,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,820.75/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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