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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 333.36 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 333.36 and 219.72 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 333.36 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/333.36 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 333.36 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 73,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,245.86/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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