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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 365.12 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 365.12 and 152 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 365.12 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/365.12 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 365.12 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 55,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498.24/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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