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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.10 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.10 and 207.88 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.10 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.10 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.10 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 75,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,896.99/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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