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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 335.75 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 335.75 and 156 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 335.75 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/335.75 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 335.75 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 52,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376.22/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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