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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 363.94 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 363.94 and 214.42 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 363.94 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/363.94 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 363.94 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 78,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,036.01/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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