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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.28 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.28 and 150.57 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.28 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.28 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.28 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 50,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633.68/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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