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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 336.02 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 336.02 and 216.15 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 336.02 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/336.02 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 336.02 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 72,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,630.72/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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