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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 335.50 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 335.50 and 153.38 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 335.50 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/335.50 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 335.50 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 51,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.99/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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