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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 366.06 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 366.06 and 205.69 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 366.06 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/366.06 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 366.06 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 75,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294.88/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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