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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 364.26 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 364.26 and 151.58 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 364.26 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/364.26 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 364.26 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 55,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,214.53/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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