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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 365.29 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 365.29 and 151.71 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 365.29 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/365.29 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 365.29 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 55,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418.15/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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