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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 335.98 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 335.98 and 156.11 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 335.98 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/335.98 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 335.98 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 52,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.35/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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