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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.11 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.11 and 215.75 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.11 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.11 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.11 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 78,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,556.73/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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