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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 335.76 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 335.76 and 155.93 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 335.76 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/335.76 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 335.76 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 52,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.06/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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