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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.20 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.20 and 152.10 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.20 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.20 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.20 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 55,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,394.82/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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