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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 365.19 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 365.19 and 152.19 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 365.19 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/365.19 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 365.19 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 55,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,578.27/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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