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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.46 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.46 and 209.13 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.46 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.46 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.46 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 70,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,363.88/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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