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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 364.94 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 364.94 and 152.60 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 364.94 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/364.94 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 364.94 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 55,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689.84/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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