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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 336.28 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 336.28 and 150.49 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 336.28 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/336.28 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 336.28 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 50,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606.78/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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