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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 365.04 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 365.04 and 211.44 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 365.04 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/365.04 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 365.04 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 77,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184.06/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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