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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.05 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.05 and 156.15 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.05 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.05 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.05 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 56,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846.54/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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