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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 335.82 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 335.82 and 150.09 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 335.82 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/335.82 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 335.82 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 50,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403.22/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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