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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.36 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.36 and 214.80 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.36 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.36 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.36 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 72,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,250.13/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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