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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 364.49 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 364.49 and 204.88 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 364.49 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/364.49 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 364.49 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 74,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676.71/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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