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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 363.31 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 363.31 and 207.27 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 363.31 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/363.31 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 363.31 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 75,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,302.23/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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