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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 335.97 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 335.97 and 150.22 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 335.97 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/335.97 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 335.97 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 50,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469.83/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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