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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.98 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.98 and 158.36 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.98 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.98 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.98 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 57,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798.23/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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