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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 365.18 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 365.18 and 152.55 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 365.18 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/365.18 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 365.18 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 55,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707.45/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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