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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 366.02 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 366.02 and 207.96 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 366.02 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/366.02 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 366.02 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 76,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,117.52/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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