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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 366.48 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 366.48 and 218.01 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 366.48 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/366.48 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 366.48 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 79,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.30/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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