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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.95 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.95 and 150.33 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.95 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.95 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.95 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 50,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,503.36/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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