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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 365.22 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 365.22 and 151.68 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 365.22 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/365.22 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 365.22 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 55,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,396.57/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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