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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 336.40 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 336.40 and 150.51 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 336.40 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/336.40 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 336.40 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 50,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,631.40/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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