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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.44 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.44 and 214.74 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.44 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.44 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.44 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 78,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,474.59/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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