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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 335.70 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 335.70 and 155.94 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 335.70 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/335.70 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 335.70 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 52,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349.06/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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