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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 335.81 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 335.81 and 150.03 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 335.81 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/335.81 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 335.81 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 50,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381.95/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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