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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 335.69 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 335.69 and 155.84 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 335.69 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/335.69 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 335.69 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 52,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313.93/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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