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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 335.46 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 335.46 and 209.92 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 335.46 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/335.46 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 335.46 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 70,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,419.76/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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