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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 335.55 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 335.55 and 155.79 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 335.55 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/335.55 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 335.55 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 52,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275.33/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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