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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 335.58 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 335.58 and 150.06 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 335.58 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/335.58 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 335.58 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 50,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,357.13/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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