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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.49 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.49 and 154.50 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.49 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.49 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.49 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 51,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833.21/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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