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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.54 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.54 and 152.22 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.54 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.54 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.54 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 55,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642.65/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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