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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.42 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.42 and 207.47 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.42 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.42 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.42 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 75,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,813.69/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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