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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 365.24 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 365.24 and 157.14 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 365.24 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/365.24 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 365.24 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 57,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393.81/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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