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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 336.26 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 336.26 and 150.35 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 336.26 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/336.26 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 336.26 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 50,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,554.26/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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