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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 366.08 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 366.08 and 207.54 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 366.08 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/366.08 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 366.08 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 75,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,976.24/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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