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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 364.80 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 364.80 and 200.80 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 364.80 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/364.80 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 364.80 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 73,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251.84/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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