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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 364.64 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 364.64 and 151.83 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 364.64 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/364.64 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 364.64 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 55,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362.53/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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