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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.08 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.08 and 151.63 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.08 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.08 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.08 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 55,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205.45/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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