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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 363.84 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 363.84 and 151.50 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 363.84 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/363.84 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 363.84 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 55,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121.76/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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