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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 364.87 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 364.87 and 215.60 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 364.87 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/364.87 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 364.87 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 78,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,665.94/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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