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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 365.88 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 365.88 and 203.12 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 365.88 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/365.88 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 365.88 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 74,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,317.55/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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