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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.10 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.10 and 217.60 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.10 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.10 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.10 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 79,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445.76/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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