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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 364.83 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 364.83 and 214.87 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 364.83 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/364.83 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 364.83 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 78,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,391.02/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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