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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 364.01 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 364.01 and 217.97 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 364.01 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/364.01 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 364.01 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 79,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,341.71/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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