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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 335.52 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 335.52 and 204.96 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 335.52 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/335.52 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 335.52 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 68,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,768.18/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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