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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 365.40 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 365.40 and 218.40 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 365.40 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/365.40 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 365.40 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 79,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,803.36/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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