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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.84 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.84 and 157.28 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.84 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.84 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.84 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 57,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539.32/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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