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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 335.64 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 335.64 and 212.24 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 335.64 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/335.64 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 335.64 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 71,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234.56/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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