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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 336.02 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 336.02 and 150.35 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 336.02 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/336.02 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 336.02 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 50,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518.18/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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