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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 335.83 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 335.83 and 132.83 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 335.83 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/335.83 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 335.83 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 44,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609.37/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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