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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 365.86 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 365.86 and 213.46 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 365.86 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/365.86 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 365.86 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 78,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,096.48/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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