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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 336.06 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 336.06 and 156.28 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 336.06 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/336.06 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 336.06 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 52,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519.46/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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