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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 335.04 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 335.04 and 215.40 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 335.04 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/335.04 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 335.04 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 72,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,167.62/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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