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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 335.43 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 335.43 and 154.53 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 335.43 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/335.43 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 335.43 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 51,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,834.00/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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