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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 335.59 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 335.59 and 219.85 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 335.59 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/335.59 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 335.59 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 73,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,779.31/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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