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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 335.84 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 335.84 and 210.46 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 335.84 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/335.84 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 335.84 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 70,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,680.89/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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