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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 334.80 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 334.80 and 212.16 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 334.80 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/334.80 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 334.80 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 71,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,031.17/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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