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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 336 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 336 and 210.55 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 336 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/336 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 336 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 70,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744.80/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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