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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 336.11 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 336.11 and 209.31 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 336.11 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/336.11 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 336.11 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 70,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.18/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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