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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.45 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.45 and 152.50 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.45 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.45 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.45 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 55,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,731.13/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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