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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 336.03 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 336.03 and 156.34 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 336.03 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/336.03 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 336.03 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 52,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,534.93/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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