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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 336.08 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 336.08 and 204.05 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 336.08 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/336.08 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 336.08 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 68,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576.10/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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