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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.26 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.26 and 219.84 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.26 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.26 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.26 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 80,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077.32/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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