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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 335.64 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 335.64 and 154.77 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 335.64 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/335.64 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 335.64 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 51,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,947.00/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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