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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 364.68 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 364.68 and 203.16 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 364.68 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/364.68 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 364.68 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 74,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,088.39/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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