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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 336.15 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 336.15 and 150.39 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 336.15 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/336.15 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 336.15 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 50,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553.60/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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