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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 335.52 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 335.52 and 154.72 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 335.52 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/335.52 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 335.52 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 51,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,909.98/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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