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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.47 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.47 and 211.05 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.47 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.47 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.47 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 71,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,010.84/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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