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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 363.98 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 363.98 and 219.24 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 363.98 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/363.98 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 363.98 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 79,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798.98/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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