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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 363.98 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 363.98 and 151.58 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 363.98 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/363.98 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 363.98 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 55,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,173.38/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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