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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 366.32 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 366.32 and 209.82 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 366.32 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/366.32 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 366.32 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 76,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860.07/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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