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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 366.12 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 366.12 and 216.44 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 366.12 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/366.12 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 366.12 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 79,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243.01/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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