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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 336.06 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 336.06 and 154.94 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 336.06 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/336.06 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 336.06 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 52,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069.14/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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