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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 335.63 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 335.63 and 156.02 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 335.63 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/335.63 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 335.63 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 52,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,364.21/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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