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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 336.08 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 336.08 and 156.13 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 336.08 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/336.08 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 336.08 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 52,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471.72/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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