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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 363.46 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 363.46 and 211.60 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 363.46 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/363.46 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 363.46 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 76,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,908.14/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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