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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 366.26 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 366.26 and 208.17 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 366.26 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/366.26 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 366.26 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 76,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,243.30/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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