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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.07 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.07 and 210.12 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.07 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.07 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.07 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 76,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,708.51/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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