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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 365.31 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 365.31 and 199.84 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 365.31 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/365.31 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 365.31 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 73,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,003.55/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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