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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 364.42 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 364.42 and 214.52 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 364.42 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/364.42 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 364.42 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 78,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175.38/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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