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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.44 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.44 and 135.36 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.44 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.44 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.44 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 49,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.96/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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