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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 365.82 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 365.82 and 205.69 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 365.82 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/365.82 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 365.82 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 75,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245.52/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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