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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.22 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.22 and 155.66 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.22 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.22 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.22 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 52,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180.35/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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