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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 364.77 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 364.77 and 209.07 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 364.77 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/364.77 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 364.77 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 76,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,262.46/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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