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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.29 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.29 and 150.48 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.29 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.29 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.29 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 50,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604.17/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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