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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.94 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.94 and 150.24 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.94 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.94 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.94 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 50,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.63/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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