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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 365.18 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 365.18 and 152.28 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 365.18 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/365.18 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 365.18 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 55,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,608.85/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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