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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 366.05 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 366.05 and 210.17 is: 315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 366.05 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/366.05 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 366.05 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 76,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,934.17/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.46

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