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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.20 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.20 and 156.30 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.20 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.20 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.20 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 52,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548.06/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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