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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 365.03 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 365.03 and 152.01 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 365.03 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/365.03 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 365.03 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 55,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.45/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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