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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 336.36 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 336.36 and 156.45 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 336.36 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/336.36 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 336.36 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 52,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,623.52/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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