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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 365.04 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 365.04 and 202.92 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 365.04 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/365.04 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 365.04 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 74,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,073.92/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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