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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.72 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.72 and 216.24 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.72 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.72 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.72 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 78,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,867.05/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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