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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 364.04 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 364.04 and 216.54 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 364.04 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/364.04 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 364.04 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 78,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828.14/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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