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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 364.68 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 364.68 and 209.58 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 364.68 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/364.68 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 364.68 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 76,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429.63/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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