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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 335.20 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 335.20 and 154.54 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 335.20 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/335.20 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 335.20 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 51,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801.81/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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