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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 365.15 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 365.15 and 152.13 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 365.15 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/365.15 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 365.15 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 55,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,550.27/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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