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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 366.17 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 366.17 and 214.49 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 366.17 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/366.17 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 366.17 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 78,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536.90/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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