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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.52 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.52 and 155.76 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.52 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.52 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.52 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 52,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260.60/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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