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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.80 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.80 and 152.36 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.80 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.80 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.80 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 55,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733.29/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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