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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 363.56 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 363.56 and 215.19 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 363.56 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/363.56 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 363.56 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 78,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,233.40/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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