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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 366.03 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 366.03 and 212.02 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 366.03 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/366.03 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 366.03 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 77,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,605.68/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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