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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 366.65 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 366.65 and 217.14 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 366.65 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/366.65 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 366.65 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 79,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,614.38/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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