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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 335.48 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 335.48 and 206.73 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 335.48 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/335.48 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 335.48 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 69,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,352.75/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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