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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.67, 336.16 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.67, 336.16 and 155.18 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.67 : 336.16 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.67/336.16 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.67x = 336.16 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.67x = 52,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.31/243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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