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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.52 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.52 and 216.64 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.52 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.52 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.52 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 79,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186.25/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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