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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 364.20 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 364.20 and 152.08 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 364.20 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/364.20 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 364.20 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 55,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,387.54/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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