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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 334.86 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 334.86 and 210.58 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 334.86 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/334.86 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 334.86 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 70,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514.82/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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