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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.21 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.21 and 155.22 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.21 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.21 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.21 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 52,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186.52/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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