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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.95 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.95 and 156.10 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.95 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.95 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.95 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 52,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441.19/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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