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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.31 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.31 and 156.38 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.31 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.31 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.31 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 52,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,590.09/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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