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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 365.09 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 365.09 and 151.99 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 365.09 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/365.09 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 365.09 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 55,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488.36/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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