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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 366 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 366 and 152.32 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 366 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/366 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 366 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 55,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749.12/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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