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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 364.59 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 364.59 and 156.31 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 364.59 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/364.59 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 364.59 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 56,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.15/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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