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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.49 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.49 and 155.82 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.49 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.49 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.49 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 52,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.60/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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