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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 336 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 336 and 150.27 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 336 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/336 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 336 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 50,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490.72/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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