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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 335.34 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 335.34 and 154.52 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 335.34 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/335.34 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 335.34 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 51,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,817.58/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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