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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 364.74 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 364.74 and 213.12 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 364.74 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/364.74 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 364.74 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 77,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,733.39/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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