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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 364.83 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 364.83 and 152.11 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 364.83 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/364.83 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 364.83 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 55,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.29/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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