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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 366.22 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 366.22 and 202.80 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 366.22 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/366.22 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 366.22 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 74,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,271.04/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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