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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 365.40 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 365.40 and 156.84 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 365.40 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/365.40 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 365.40 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 57,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,309.34/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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