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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 334.59 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 334.59 and 210.20 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 334.59 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/334.59 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 334.59 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 70,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,330.82/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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