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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.67, 364.96 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.67, 364.96 and 219.64 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.67 : 364.96 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.67/364.96 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.67x = 364.96 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.67x = 80,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,159.81/243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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