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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 334.92 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 334.92 and 212.08 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 334.92 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/334.92 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 334.92 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 71,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,029.83/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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