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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 364.36 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 364.36 and 211.56 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 364.36 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/364.36 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 364.36 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 77,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,084.00/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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