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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 365.97 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 365.97 and 205.33 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 365.97 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/365.97 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 365.97 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 75,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,143.71/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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