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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 364.41 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 364.41 and 209.37 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 364.41 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/364.41 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 364.41 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 76,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296.52/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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