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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 335.95 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 335.95 and 156.12 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 335.95 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/335.95 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 335.95 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 52,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.51/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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