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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 364.42 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 364.42 and 212.44 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 364.42 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/364.42 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 364.42 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 77,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,417.38/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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