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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 363.92 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 363.92 and 211.52 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 363.92 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/363.92 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 363.92 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 76,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,976.36/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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