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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 334.44 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 334.44 and 208.56 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 334.44 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/334.44 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 334.44 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 69,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,749.76/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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