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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 336 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 336 and 206.34 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 336 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/336 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 336 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 69,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,330.24/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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