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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 333.70 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 333.70 and 216.30 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 333.70 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/333.70 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 333.70 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 72,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179.31/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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