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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 335.81 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 335.81 and 150.17 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 335.81 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/335.81 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 335.81 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 50,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.16/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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