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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.44 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.44 and 151.68 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.44 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.44 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.44 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 55,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278.26/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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