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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.77 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.77 and 154.15 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.77 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.77 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.77 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 56,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228.38/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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