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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.72 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.72 and 216.90 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.72 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.72 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.72 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 79,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323.58/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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