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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 364.82 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 364.82 and 151.78 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 364.82 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/364.82 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 364.82 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 55,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372.38/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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